Why a fast train to regions near Adelaide makes increasing sense

The new State Government’s freight infrastructure plans would tie in neatly with a proposal to develop fast passenger train services to connect Adelaide with nearby growth regions, writes Richard Blandy.

Railing for a South-East solution

A fast train line from Adelaide to Mount Gambier would provide an economic boost to the state’s South-East, write Richard Blandy and Edwin Michell in the latest of a series of articles arguing the case for regional fast rail in SA.

Port Pirie could be one of the stops on a fast railway to SA's Iron Triangle towns.

Fast-track solution to put Iron Triangle back on the rails

After proposing a fast passenger rail linking Adelaide with Victor Harbor, Richard Blandy and Edwin Michell say there is also a strong case for a service linking the state’s capital with the struggling Iron Triangle towns of Whyalla, Port Augusta and Port Pirie.

The case for regional fast rail in South Australia

Forget the pipe dream of a superfast train connecting the eastern capitals – fast regional rail makes a lot of economic sense in a state like South Australia.